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December 18, 2024
Undergoes successful surgery
The 76ers announced Tuesday that McCain underwent successful surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear and remains out indefinitely, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
McCain suffered his left meniscus tear against Indiana and is set for extended absence. While Philadelphia has yet to rule the rookie guard out for the rest of the season, Eric Gordon will likely continue to receive increased playing time.
December 14, 2024
Suffers miniscus tear
The 76ers announced Saturday that following Friday's game versus the Pacers, an MRI revealed a lateral meniscus tear in McCain's left knee. The rookie guard will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.
Analysis
McCain's meniscus is a major blow to Philadelphia, as the team's laundry list of injuries has resulted in a 7-16 record. McCain had been the Rookie of the Year frontrunner, as he was averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 25.7 minutes on 46.0/38.3/87.5 shooting splits across his first 23 appearances. While the 20-year-old guard hasn't been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign yet, he is set to miss a significant period. Reggie Jackson and Kyle Lowry (back) are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence.
December 14, 2024
Starts second half Friday
McCain (concussion) finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 121-107 loss to the Pacers.
Analysis
McCain was able to return to Friday's contest after being evaluated for a concussion, and while his output in the box score was muted, it's worth noting he started the second half for the injured Joel Embiid (face). The rookie first-rounder has shined when given the chance to be a member of the first unit this season, averaging 23.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 36.6 minutes per game over eight appearances as a starter. If Embiid can't play in Monday's game against Charlotte, McCain would be a candidate to join the starting lineup and likely offer more fantasy upside if tasked with an enhanced role.
December 14, 2024
Checks back into game Friday
McCain (head) cleared the concussion protocol and checked back into Friday's game against the Pacers, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Analysis
McCain suffered a hard fall and smacked his head on the floor in the process. While it was possible he wouldn't be allowed to return to the game due to concussion protocol, he seems to have passed the tests, meaning he can return.
December 14, 2024
Heads to locker room
McCain suffered a hard fall and was removed from Friday's game against the Pacers, heading straight into the locker room to be checked out due to a possible concussion, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Analysis
McCain suffered a hard fall to the court that included a smack of his head to the floor, and while he shot his free throws, the 76ers elected to remove him from the game right away. If he clears concussion protocol while in the locker room, McCain will be eligible to re-enter the contest, and he returned to the bench shortly after exiting. His status for the rest of the game is questionable.